Stories from Monday, February 6, 2017

Larry W. Peters, 52, of Augusta, Kan., passed away Monday, Jan. 30, in Wichita, Kan. Larry was born in Mt. Vernon, on Jan. 3, 1965, to the late Suzanne (Nance) and Teddie Peters. He worked as a computer programmer and in IT. Larry loved his family and close friends, his ‘69’ Camaro and traveling to the ocean, particularly around the Tampa, Fla., area...

James Luther Johnson, Jr., 60, formerly of Monett, passed away Tuesday, Jan., 24. He was born Aug. 17, 1956, the son of James Luther (Luke) and Alice Johnson, who preceded him in death. He is survived by two daughters, EmilyRuth Johnson, of Monett, and Jennie Johnson Crumm, of Pittsburg, Kan.; two sisters, Christine Johnson Hammond and Eilene Jeanette Roberts Nimmo; and one brother, Fred Roberts and their families; two granddaughters, Baley Hutson and Eryn Johnson, extended family, friends, co-workers and others who will miss him.. ...

Bill W. Henson, 86, of rural Pierce City, Mo., passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017, while at Lacoba Homes in Monett. Bill was born on July 17, 1930 in Monett, son of the late S.A. Henson and Lena (Lillas) Henson. Bill graduated from Monett High School with the class of 1948. ...